Category Archives: News Reel

Mad Men Returns to 3.4 Million Viewers

The sixth season premiere of AMC's Mad Men returned to 3.4 million total viewers on Sunday from 9-11 p.m., just 3% off from last year's season opener. more »

The Bible sets DVD record: Fastest-selling miniseries ever

History’s The Bible keeps settings records: The epic miniseries sold a stunning 525,000 units during its first week of release on home video. more »

Academy to Name Theater in Upcoming Museum of Motion Pictures After Hollywood Billionaire David Geffen

he Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that it has received a $25 million commitment from the David Geffen Foundation. In recognition of the gift, the Academy will name its upcoming Museum of Motion Pictures' premiere-sized theater in honor of Geffen. more »

RED Dragon Sensor Upgrade Begins

Jarred Land announces the RED Dragon Sensor upgrade program is open, and drops the prices down too. more »

Did Disney Steal Alice in Wonderland Artwork from A College Student?

Artist Katie Woodger is claiming on her Tumblr this morning that Disney’s Consumer Products division has been reproducing her Alice in Wonderland artwork on Disney merchandise without permission. more »

3D Still A Hit with Foreign Audiences, But Domestically It’s a Different Story

Thanks to a 3D overhaul, Jurassic Park roared back into theaters last weekend, racking up nearly $20 million domestically despite being 20 years old. That success is an exception to how 3D has been performing in this country. more »

Former News Corp President Chernin Bids $500 million for Hulu

Former News Corp president Peter Chernin has bid around $500 million for Hulu, the online video streaming service he helped create in 2007, according to two sources with knowledge of Hulu's sale process. more »

Sony Eyes 4K to Broadcast 2014 World Cup

The electronics giant is exploring a test of the technology at this year's FIFA Confederations Cup, as well as Wimbledon. more »

Freefly Systems Announces MoVI M10 Handheld Gimbal

Freefly Systems has just announced what they are saying will ‘revolutionize the possibilities for camera movement’ – the MoVI M10 is a 3-axis digital stabilized camera gimbal that is ready to change the way you shoot movies. more »

Sony Sue Red Digital Cinema For 7 Patent Infringements

Remember when RED sued Sony for patent infringements? Then Jim Jannard spoke out about it? Well Sony are now suing RED for seven patent infringements. more »